Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The following may include road construction advisories, blue-green algae alerts, park and trail closures, and other notices. Check with the property office for the latest updates.

Blue-green algae is found in our lakes year-round. Under certain conditions, cells can reproduce in large numbers, and can result in a harmful algal bloom (HAB). We test many of our beaches where people use the water in the summer, but HABs may occur in other seasons, too. Watch for algae accumulation, avoid drinking or cooking with lake water, and do not allow children or pets to swim where algae accumulation is present. For more information, visit algae.IN.gov or the DNR's web page on blue-green algae.

Blue-Green Algae: Mounds SRA and Quakertown SRA beaches at Brookville Lake are now under advisories. Swimming and boating are permitted. Avoid direct contact with algae. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. Keep pets out of the water or, at minimum, bathe them after they swim and prevent them from licking algae/water from fur. For other facts about blue-green algae, review this webpage and algae.IN.gov. This notice will be removed when blue-green algae levels drop.

Brown County

No advisories at this time.

Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA)

July 16, 2015 Flooding: Cagles Mill (Lieber SRA) is OPEN. All campsites, shelters and other reservable facilities are OPEN. However, due to high water, the beach and all boat ramps are currently CLOSED. Loading and parking are available from the road at the top of the hill. Boaters should use extreme caution and watch for floating debris. Please check back for updates.

July 30, 2015: RACCOON LAKE SRA RE-OPENS ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015. The main boat ramp, Walker boat ramp and Mansfield boat ramp will re-open on Friday also. All other boat ramps, the beach and the beach house will remained closed due to high water and debris. Boaters should use extreme caution on the lake. Please check back for updates.

Blue-Green Algae: Raccoon Lake is under an advisory. Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid direct contact with algae. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. Keep pets out of the water or, at minimum, bathe them after swimming and prevent them from licking algae/water from fur. For other facts about blue-green algae review this webpage and algae.IN.gov. This notice will be removed when blue-green algae levels drop.

POOL CLOSING: Due to limited lifeguard availability, the last day the Clifty Falls outdoor pool will be open this year will be Sunday, Aug. 2. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Falls of the Ohio

None at this time.

Fort Harrison

No updates at this time.

Hardy Lake

Blue-Green Algae Advisory: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid direct contact with algae. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. Keep pets out of the water or, at minimum, bathe them after swimming and prevent them from licking algae/water from fur. For more about blue-green algae, review this webpage and algae.IN.gov. This notice will be removed when blue-green algae levels drop.

Harmonie

No updates at this time.

Indiana Dunes

Mount Baldy: Park not affected by the closure. Park remains open.

J.E. Roush Lake

JUNE 15, 2015: The campground is closed until further because of flooding. The campground entrance road is under water. Boat ramps are closed. The shooting range at Roush is closed due to having water over the roads leading to the range.

Lincoln Amphitheatre: The amphitheatre is transitioning to new management. No Lincoln drama or other programming is scheduled for 2015.

McCormick's Creek

None at this time.

Mississinewa Lake

July 30: Mississinewa Lake is still experiencing severe flooding. We recommend that motorized boats stay off of the water due floating debris and submerged structures. If you do go out, please operate at idle speed for safety. All campsites, cabins, shelters, youth tent areas, fishing piers, the beach area and all boat ramps remain CLOSED. Customers with affected reservations will be notified by phone, and their reservations will be canceled and fully refunded. Please check back for updates.

July 20 Flooding: Monroe Lake and boat ramps are open.Due to high water, some non-electric Paynetown SRA campsites and a few shelters are currently closed through August 31. Customers with affected reservations will be notified by phone, and their reservations will be canceled and refunded. Monroe Lake's beaches at Paynetown SRA and Fairfax SRA are also closed. Boaters should use extreme caution and watch for floating debris. Please check back for updates.

POOL CLOSING: Due to limited lifeguard availability, the last day the Mounds State Park pool will be open this year will be Sunday, Aug. 2. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Paving: Roads in the campground will be paved after Labor Day. Heavy equipment will produce loud noise. Paving will be finished in a few days. There will be no paving on the weekends.

ASH TREE REMOVAL: Mounds State Park is in the process of removing ash trees in the campground and throughout the property. The trees have been damaged by emerald ash borer. Once tree removal is completed, campsite descriptions will be updated to reflect any changes in levels of shade or sunlight on each site. Thank you for your patience.

O'Bannon Woods

Stagestop Campground, including the canoe access ramp located at Stagestop, is CLOSED until further notice. Please contact the property with any questions.

Ouabache

POOL CLOSING: Due to limited lifeguard availability, the Ouabache State Park pool will be closed Wednesday Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6. The last day the pool will be open this year will be Sunday, Aug. 9. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

The fire tower is closed for repairs as of April 8, 2015. We will have it re-opened to climbing as soon as we can.

Patoka Lake

July 16 Flooding: Patoka Lake is OPEN. All campsites, shelters and other reservable facilities are OPEN. All boat ramps remain OPEN. However, due to high water, the beach at Newton-Stewart SRA is currently closed. The Osborne Fishing Pier is also CLOSED. Boaters should use extreme caution when passing under bridges, and watch for floating debris. Please check back for updates.

Blue-Green Algae: Advisory for Worster Lake. Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid direct contact with algae. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. Keep pets out of the water or, at minimum, bathe them after swimming and prevent them from licking algae/water from fur. For more information, review this webpage and algae.IN.gov. This notice will be removed when levels drop.

Prophetstown

Parts of Trails 3 and 4 occasionally flood. Use caution when hiking and do not cross flooded areas. Additionally do not walk "off-trail" around flooded areas because there are many wetlands in this area. If you encounter flooding across the trail, turn around and walk back in the same direction you came. For up-to-date information about flooding and trail status, contact the Park Office.

Salamonie Lake

July 31 Flooding: Salamonie Lake is still experiencing severe flooding. We recommend that motorized boats stay off the water due to floating debris and possible submerged objects. If you do go out, please operate at idle speed for safety. Primitive and horse campsites remain OPEN; however, due to high water, all electric campsites remain CLOSED. Customers with affected reservations will be notified by phone, and their reservations will be canceled and fully refunded. The swimming beach, horse trails and all youth tent areas are also CLOSED. Boat ramp conditions change and improve daily. Please contact the property for today's conditions. Boaters should use extreme caution and watch for floating debris. Please check back for updates.

July 30, 2015: Due to many downed trees as a result of a recent storm, please use extra caution when accessing trails at Versailles State Park. Some trails may be closed due to storm debris. Please check back for updates.